Life’s Tough, Explorers Are TOUGHER!
Richard Wiese
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“Exploring is an innate part of being human.” Richard Wiese, spends 30 minutes every week with some of the world’s most compelling adventurers, explorers, and socio-environmental advocates, listening to their distinct adventures, unique discoveries, projects & goals, while discovering their multitude of challenges, surprises, triumphs and set-backs they encounter along the way. Join Richard as he pulls back the curtain on what it’s like to travel around the world and beyond; explore some of the most exotic and often dangerous places; and uncover what makes people, places and our planet so special.
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Recent Episodes
Andrew Budziak: Ice Diving for Science
In this episode of Life’s Tough, Explorers are Tougher, Richard Wiese speaks with filmmaker, explorer, and ice diver Andrew Budziak about his project Freeze the Future — a conservation initiative…
Serena McCalla: Educator Who Built a Science Empire
In this episode of Life’s Tough, Explorers are Tougher, Richard Wiese sits down with Serena McCalla — National Geographic Explorer, molecular scientist, educator, and mentor featured in the acclaimed…
Hugues de Kerdrel: Mission to Save Whale Sharks
In this episode of Life’s Tough, Explorers are Tougher, Hugues de Kerdrel joins Richard Wiese to share the story behind Mission William - a global initiative aimed at protecting whale sharks and the…
Bertrand Piccard: Life is the Ultimate Exploration
In this episode of Life’s Tough, Explorers are Tougher, Bertrand Piccard joins Richard Wiese for a conversation about exploration, failure, innovation, and the mindset required to build a better…
In Memory of Birute Galdikas - 53 Years of Studying Orangutans
In this episode of Life's Tough, Explorers are Tougher, we celebrate the life of Dr. Birute Galdikas. The amazing life lived, and the legacy that continues to this day.Dr. Birute Galdikas dedicated…
Alex More on Pandemics, Climate, and Human Survival
In this episode of Life's Tough, Explorers are Tougher, Richard Wiese speaks with Dr. Alex More about an extraordinary journey that spans immigration, survival, scholarship, and discovery. Alex…
Dr. Martin Nweeia and the Real Unicorn of the Sea
In this episode of Life’s Tough, Explorers are Tougher, host Richard Wiese speaks with Dr. Martin Nweeia, a dental surgeon, Arctic marine mammal scientist, dental anthropologist, educator, and…
Bertrand Piccard: 21st Century's Greatest Explorer
In this episode of Life's Tough, Explorers are Tougher, Richard Wiese sits down with legendary balloonist and environmental innovator Bertrand Piccard to explore what it truly means to carry the…
Tomas Koeck: Environmental Storytelling through Patience, Ethics, and Community
In this episode of Life’s Tough, Explorers are Tougher, environmental filmmaker and producer Tomas Koeck joins Richard Wiese to explore the realities of wildlife storytelling—where patience, ethics,…
Trevor Wallace: From Fear to Curiosity—How One Trip Changed Everything
In this episode of Life’s Tough, Explorers are Tougher, Richard Wiese sits down with filmmaker and explorer Trevor Wallace to explore the experiences that shaped his life—from being raised by a…
Brandon Clifford: Inside the World’s Only Proven Pirate Shipwreck
In this episode of Life's Tough, Explorers are Tougher, host Richard Wiese sits down with marine archaeologist Brandon Clifford to explore the real history behind pirates and the legendary Whydah…
Karim Iliya: How Storytelling Connects Nature, Space, and Humanity
In this episode of Life's Tough, Explorers are Tougher, host Richard Wiese sits down with photographer and filmmaker Karim Iliya to explore a life shaped by constant movement, curiosity, and deep…
Wade Davis: Storytelling, Culture, and Moral Courage
In this episode of Life’s Tough, Explorers are Tougher, host Richard Wiese sits down with renowned cultural anthropologist and explorer Wade Davis to explore storytelling, creativity, and the courage…
Dr. Kenneth Lacovara: Why Dinosaurs Still Matter
In this episode of Life’s Tough, Explorers are Tougher, Dr. Kenneth Lacovara joins Richard Wiese to discuss dinosaurs, discovery, and the lessons Earth’s history can teach about the future.From…
Chris Nicola: The Hidden Holocaust Story Beneath Ukraine
In this episode of Life’s Tough, Explorers are Tougher, host Richard Wiese speaks with cave explorer, documentarian and author Chris Nicola, whose discovery in a Ukrainian cave unveiled one of the…
Dr. Alan Stern: From Pluto to the Stars
In this episode of Life’s Tough, Explorers are Tougher, planetary scientist Dr. Alan Stern shares his journey from childhood awe during Apollo 11 to leading NASA’s New Horizons mission to Pluto and…
Dr. Stig Severinsen: Breathing Beyond Limits
In this episode of Life’s Tough, Explorers are Tougher, Dr. Stig Severinsen reveals the science and spirituality behind mastering your breath. Known for holding his breath for over 20 minutes and…
Victor Vescovo: Redefining the Limits of Exploration
In this episode of Life’s Tough, Explorers are Tougher, host Richard Wiese welcomes Victor Vescovo—mountaineer, deep-sea explorer, naval intelligence officer, and the first person to reach the…
Peter Hillary: Everest, Legacy, and the Heart of Exploration
In this heartfelt episode, Peter Hillary joins Richard to explore the enduring legacy of adventure, humility, and service passed down from his father, Sir Edmund Hillary. Peter recounts the awe of…
From Trauma to Triumph: Silvia’s Climb Toward Healing
Born in Lima, Peru, during years of terrorism and instability, Silvia Vasquez-Lavado grew up amid fear and uncertainty. Enduring trauma from childhood abuse, she fled to the U.S. as a teen,…
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Life’s Tough, Explorers Are TOUGHER! has published 59 episodes since January 2025, covering topics in Documentary, Natural Sciences.
Life’s Tough, Explorers Are TOUGHER! is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 28m.
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